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Same as the PT92, but with raised, adjustable sights for target shooters. In order to distinguish it from the PT92, look closely at the rear sight, and also at the front sight (which is taller than that of the PT92). Also notable, 99's are rarely seen without accessory rails, a feature that the 92 lacks entirely. | Same as the PT92, but with raised, adjustable sights for target shooters. In order to distinguish it from the PT92, look closely at the rear sight, and also at the front sight (which is taller than that of the PT92). Also notable, 99's are rarely seen without accessory rails, a feature that the 92 lacks entirely. | ||
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[[Image:Taurus pt99.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Newer (1998 and later) Taurus PT99 9mm (note the wider cocking serrations in the slide compared to older models above).]] | [[Image:Taurus pt99.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Newer (1998 and later) Taurus PT99 9mm (note the wider cocking serrations in the slide compared to older models above).]] | ||
Revision as of 19:51, 23 December 2008
The Taurus PT92 pistol and its variants appears in the following films and television series used by the following actors:
PT92
A Brazilian-made "Wonder Nine" based on the original Beretta 92, it is distinguished from the more modern Beretta 92F by its frame-mounted safety, whereas the 92F has its safety mounted on the slide.
Film
- Simon Pegg as Sergeant Nicholas Angel in Hot Fuzz
- Chow Yun-Fat as Tequila, Tony Leung as Alan, and gangsters in Hard Boiled
- Wes Studi as Hanover, Djimon Hounsou as Vivo, Famke Janssen as Trillian, and Kevin J. O'Connor as Joey in Deep Rising (both PT92 and PT99)
- Michael Douglas as William Foster and Frederic Forrest as Nick the Nazi Surplus Store Owner in Falling Down
- Ned Beatty as Senator Meachum and Kate Mara as Sarah in Shooter
- Vincent Pastore as Zach, Ray Liotta as Macha, and various thugs in Revolver
- Several actors in Elite Squad
- Jack Palance as Perret in Tango & Cash
- Chow Yun-Fat as Ko Chun, Charles Heung as Dragon, and gangsters in God of Gamblers
Television
- David Duchovny as FBI Special Agent Fox Mulder in part of Season 1 of The X-Files
PT99
Same as the PT92, but with raised, adjustable sights for target shooters. In order to distinguish it from the PT92, look closely at the rear sight, and also at the front sight (which is taller than that of the PT92). Also notable, 99's are rarely seen without accessory rails, a feature that the 92 lacks entirely.
- Uh, that's not true at all. Both PT92s and PT99s now come standard with the rails since 2005. The sights are the ONLY difference between the two guns, always have been.
Film
- A gangster in Red Heat
- Wes Studi as Hanover, Djimon Hounsou as Vivo, Famke Janssen as Trillian, and Kevin J. O'Connor as Joey in Deep Rising (both PT92 and PT99)
- John Leguizamo as Tybalt, Dash Mihok as Benvolio, and Harold Perrineau as Mercutio in Romeo & Juliet (as the "Sword 9mm", "Dagger 9mm", and "Rapier 9mm")